NIAGARA FALLS- STAY FOR LESS "$C"

NIAGARA FALLS is the “Icon” landmark of CANADA & its top tourist destination. The majestic Niagara River Gorge, from the Iroquios word “Onguiaahra” meaning “The Straight”, is formed from the outflow from Lake Erie (& Lakes Huron , Superior & Michigan beyond) into Lake Ontario a difference in water levels of 99 metres. The Canadian Horseshoe Falls & the American Falls themselves plummet 56 metres with the River also forming the border between the USA & CANADA . The Falls are truly one of the Natural Wonders of the World & the stories of daredevils who went over the Horseshoe torrents are part of the folklore – check them out!

ACCOMMODATION

NO1 – NIAGARA FALLS HI at 4529 Cataract Avenue (off Bridge St. Downtown, near to Bus/ Rail Stations) tele 1 888 749 0058 – www.hihostels.ca/niagarafalls - $C19 in 4 x dorms incl. sheets with sep. showers/wc's. Environmentally friendly self-catering kitchen, dining room & lounge area ideal for afternoon tea. In the basement is a grand social, games, TV, laundry, reading Room . This is a friendly, well-managed Hostel with inspired décor & a unique character with daily organised events & tours.

Reserve – Lyons House Hostel at 5741 McGrail Avenue (near Clifton Hill area) tele 905 354 6425 www.home.cogeco.ca - $C20 dorms incl linen, breakfast, coffee & tea. Sep showers/ wc's. Kitchen & laundry facilities are available – GB requires reports please, selected for its close location to Falls

FOOD supplies are available on Victoria Avenue which, is a bit of a trek from No1 Hostel. But the best for fruit & veg, Freddy's is good & further along the road a large HY & ZELS Supermarket/Drugstore has other provisions.

TRAVELLING AROUND Greyhound & Coach Canada Busses run daily services from/ to Toronto but local travel needs a little more working out as the Falls are a bit of a trek from No1 Hostel. Niagara Transport Busses can help out as they also run from the main Bus Station but you'll need a local route map, available only from the NT Office next to the Station. The #2 Jubilee or #4 Jill will take you close to the Falls at the Casino stop, ask the driver, but be warned the Busses only run each hour & cost $C2.50.

FREE SIGHTS TO SEE

1. HORSESHOE FALLS – it's the “Wow” experience, get close & spray wet at the edge of Table Rock
2. AMERICAN FALLS – also called Bridal Veil Falls , stand back, absorb the mighty flow & rainbows
3. MAIDS OF MIST RIVERSIDE – walk down the restricted road to the River shore & sit on the rocks
4. NIAGARA RIVER VISTA – stroll along the panorama pathway to Rainbow Bridge & “Mega” views
5. NIAGARA WHIRLPOOL – East - from the rough Glen pathway visit this amazing Water Cauldron
6. OLD SCOW – above the Horseshoe this rusting 1916 Barge is part of the Falls folklore, 3 men saved
7. IMAX MUSEUM – has a fascinating display of the Daredevil attempts to ride the Falls in barrels
8. CLIFTON HILL – centre of the tourist amusement area but part of the NF colour & excitement
9. DOWN TOWN – walk Queens St , the “Boulevard of Forgotten Dreams” to Evil Kenival Museum
10. DUFFERIN ISLANDS – created for the Hydro Electric schemes, now ideal for picnics - West

CHARGE SIGHTS NOT TO MISS

1. MAID OF THE MIST – ride the turbulent waters to the foot of the Falls in your blue souvenir Mack
2. SKYLON TOWER – take the outside elevators to the Observation Deck & get the Top Falls View
3. TABLE ROCK CENTRE – really close up lower Falls View in yellow macks, with the mighty roar

* Sheena, Ash, Mindi – Jim & Claire, Erran, Tom, Jen, Moose Man, Anna Edson Taylor